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LA CARRETA REST

301 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
February 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (9)

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini flip top cooler ; cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per,operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

    Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on dish rack next to clean and above clean dishes. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on Expo Everest cooler

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under cookline

    Basic

  • 08B-38-4Corrected on site

    Food stored on floor.

    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of water melon stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 22-08-4Corrected on site

    Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave

    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cookline microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned out microwave **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 22-16-4Corrected on site

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned freezer **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-09-4

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at mini flip top cooler contains deep cut marks

    Basic

  • 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.